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Behavioural Intervention

Meal Delivery for Depression

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Research Sponsored by University of Michigan
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18+ years of age
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up assessed post-dietary change during in-lab visit 3 (1 day)
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Study Summary

This trial aims to study the impact of ultra processed foods (UPF) on depression and whether a 2-week meal-kit intervention with minimally processed foods (MPF) can reduce depression symptoms.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with moderate-to-severe depression. It explores the relationship between eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs), mood, and sleep, as well as testing if a 2-week meal-kit of minimally processed foods can help reduce depression symptoms.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
Participants will either follow a self-guided low UPF diet or receive a study-provided low UPF diet through meal kits. The goal is to see if these diets can improve mood and sleep by stabilizing blood glucose levels, thereby reducing depression symptoms.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There are no direct side effects mentioned for this dietary intervention; however, changes in diet may cause temporary digestive adjustments or food cravings due to reduced intake of ultra-processed foods.

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Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~assessed post-dietary change during in-lab visit 3 (1 day)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and assessed post-dietary change during in-lab visit 3 (1 day) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures
Low mood symptoms
Secondary outcome measures
Accessibility of the Interventions
Blood Glucose Level
Feasibility of the Interventions
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Nutritional GuidanceExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Dietary change (nutritional guidance) Visit 1 and the following week comprise the baseline assessment period. Visit 2 and the following week comprise the dietary intervention period. Nutritional guidance is provided by the study team for 14 days in accordance with a low UPF diet. Participants are delivered a box of snacks consistent with a low UPF diet. Visit 3 comprises post-intervention assessment. All participants will complete remote assessments at 1 month and 6 month follow ups.
Group II: Meal DeliveryExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Dietary change (low ultra-processed meal delivery) and nutrition guidance to follow a low UPF diet. All participants complete a series of three in-lab visits with remote data collection: Visit 1 and the following week comprise the baseline assessment period. Visit 2 and the following 2 weeks comprise the dietary intervention period. Meal delivery and nutritional guidance is provided by the study team for 14 days in accordance with a low UPF diet. Visit 3 comprises post-intervention assessment All participants will complete remote assessments at 1 month and 6 month follow-ups.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MichiganLead Sponsor
1,798 Previous Clinical Trials
6,378,088 Total Patients Enrolled
67 Trials studying Depression
69,073 Patients Enrolled for Depression

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there currently any available slots for new participants in this medical trial?

"Affirmative, the details on clinicaltrials.gov reveal that this study is actively pursuing participants. The trial first appeared online on December 9th, 2023 and underwent its latest revision on February 1st, 2024. It aims to recruit a total of 50 individuals from one designated site."

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What is the total number of participants being recruited for this research investigation?

"Indeed, the details on clinicaltrials.gov imply that this investigation is currently enrolling participants. It was initially disclosed on December 9th, 2023, and last revised on February 1st, 2024. The study aims to recruit around fifty subjects from a single location."

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What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
You Are What You Eat: Food as a Risk Factor and a Treatment for Depression
Ashley Gearhardt 2023. "You Are What You Eat: Food as a Risk Factor and a Treatment for Depression". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06242665.
~33 spots leftby Dec 2024
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